Forest Lake Planning Commission September 11th, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Approval of agenda

Approval of meeting minutes

Autumn Hills Apartments site plan review

Shadow Creek Estates final plat, PUD final plan, and site plan review

Variance for septic system at 7451 190th Street North

Votes (4)

Approve consent agenda (excluding 5B, 5C)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Young · Seconded by Not stated

Approve resolution 09-11-24-01 (Autumn Hills Apartments)

Passed4-2

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Recommend approval of Shadow Creek Estates final plat

Passed5-0 (1 abstention)

Moved by Kevin · Seconded by Commissioner

Recommend approval of Shadow Creek PUD/Site Plan

Passed5-0 (1 abstention)

Moved by Kevin · Seconded by Commissioner

Notable Quotes (3)

I don't think that's a good precedent or a good standard for us to set... I've just spent a week dodging vehicles that overhang the sidewalk.

Commissioner Young
Autumn Hills ApartmentsDiscussing 18-foot parking variances.

It's really a professional business, it's not just a stockyard. We have three different veterinarians... it's not two horses in the backyard.

Todd Christenson
Shadow Creek EstatesAddressing concerns about horse management and grazing.

The existing mound wasn't failing according to Washington County but it doesn't meet their current updated regulations.

John Go
Septic VarianceExplaining the necessity of replacing a functional septic system.

People (5)

Jordan LaymanIntern

Recent University of Minnesota graduate presenting a planning agenda item.

Commissioner YoungCommissioner

Raised concerns regarding parking lot design precedents and sidewalk encroachment.

AbbyStaff

Provided technical site plan interpretations and regulatory clarifications.

Todd ChristensonDeveloper/Applicant

Representing Shadow Creek Estates project regarding site conditions and horse operations.

John GoProperty Owner

Property owner seeking septic system variance at 7451 190th Street North.

Places Mentioned

706 12th Street Southwest (Autumn Hills Apartments)6152 202nd Street North (Shadow Creek Estates)7451 190th Street North (Go Property)Washington CountyUniversity of Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

  • June 12th, 2024: Planning Commission Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

09-11-24-01

Site plan review for Autumn Hills Apartments, 706 12th Street Southwest.

09-11-24-02

Variance for septic system at 7451 190th Street North.

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Forest Lake Planning Commission September 11th, 2024 - Scandia Recorder